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Politics and Leadership...The Contradiction of Purpose!
It is the rare supervisor that we also call our leader. Someone who inspires us beyond our own perceived capability is not typical. In today's "self-focused" work environment, employees are drawn to a leader that seems to inspire a "larger" purpose. Maybe this phenomenon is rooted in a generation of Americans that has an entitled view of the world...they are owed something because of their very existence. Or, maybe our own need to make things better for our children has caused them to expect so much as young adults. It really doesn't matter as things are as they are and the reality of truth is what we must ponder this holiday season.

5 Tips for Managing Generation Y
Have you finally realized that saying “because I said so” to that 20-something employee isn’t working? Are you ready and really willing to listen and change what you do to more effectively manage your young workers? Then let’s get started with some real solutions to managing the younger generation!
Marketing High-Tech Careers to Y-ers
Generation Y is the biggest bulge since baby boomers and the largest consumer group in the history of the US. This strong-willed, choice-driven generation is forcing marketers to rethink their old strategies.

Third Generation Leadership In Context
To “Generation Y” rigid reporting structures and narrow sources of information are a foreign concept. Their whole life has been lived in a world of personal computers, mobile phones, the internet, social networking, and the like. They have learned that by using the internet and the search engine of their choice they can find out almost anything about anyone at any time – and some of what they find out will even be accurate! Generation Y has an expectation that information will be readily available and that they will be involved in determining the accuracy and utility of such information. Their expectancy is that they will be engaged with what they do and with those they are doing it with. This creates a problem for traditional leadership approaches
Gen Y Marketing
Generation Y also called Millennial generation includes all born between 1977 and 1998. The way of living of this generation is a bit (read: a lot) different and has began to enter the workforce. It is not only funny to know that members of this 75 million person group were raised and are being raised at the most child-centric time in our history and the impact to marketers is undeniable. :) To market your product / service to this genetation, it is vital to understand the way they live and what marketing concepts do they accept and what they consider as funny. Lets understand them better and learn ways to approach!

Coaching Generation Y
The new generation entering the workplace has a different philosophy from those that have gone before. To accommodate both the new thinking and legitimate business interests, organisations should move to ensure that coaching is part of their organisational culture.
While Meandering, Emerging Adults Can Skill up and Get a Leg Up for Success
Beyond traditional schooling, which emerging adults have often moved on from, what skills will most place the emerging adult on their fruitful pathway? If prospective emerging adults are interpersonally effective and operationally excellent no matter where their path of exploration leads them, they are more likely to find best fit careers and jobs, and companies will more likely benefit by their discretionary effort.

The Perfect Storm
January 1st, 2008 came and went as any typical new year's day. People celebrated the New Year in a vast array of traditions around the world. The hope of a brand new year brought promise of great things to come. Organizational leaders, captains of industry, managers and entrepreneurs all joined the celebration as they have in past years. There were no headlines of concern, no alarms in the corporate conference room and no big fuss about the pending storm of change that would besiege most organizations for years to come. People simply did not notice or even acknowledge the magnitude of change that day would bring to most organizations in the United States.

Making the Team
There is something special about the challenge young people face when attempting to make the team. This healthy competition ignites a desire to perform that cannot easily be replicated for this young generation of Americans. Regardless of the sport, the desire to achieve and play is a remarkable source of motivation. Imagine the organizational potential if an organization could replicate this as source of motivation on the job. What would happen to key organizational metrics like attendance and productivity?

Inspiring Generation Y
A different approach will get a much better result!
A Test of Sales Character
I can honestly say I did not enjoy the early years of my sales career. I initially found it hard, relentless and sometimes really distressing. I was asked to do things I didn't always understand that significance of. I often felt overly scrutinised by the constant monitoring of activity and performance by my managers. I worked in tough markets in tough times and sometimes wondered if it was worth it. I felt under pressure and sometimes wished I didn't have to sell at all, however I came to realise that this tough introduction to selling was what I really needed to prepare me for the future. In the words of Robert Louis Stevenson "Everyone lives by selling something'. Over the years as my sales career evolved, I began to learn a lot more about myself.

Attracting the Next Generation of Workers
Facing the expected retirement of millions of baby boomers and a smaller pool of Generation X employees to replace them, managers will need the help of another group of professionals: Generation Y. Also known as Millennials, this group consists of more than 80 million individuals born approximately between 1979 and 1999. Millennials are the workforce of tomorrow, and according to a survey conducted by Robert Half International with CareerBuilder.com, hiring managers consider this generation the hardest to recruit and retain.

Do I have to blog, tweet or link-in? Social networking unmasked.
If you're anything like me, you've been bombarded with requests to get on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. Being the Boomer I am, I really don't want to tweet, peep, or anything else that sounds like making friends online...just too creepy for me. None the less, reality is that social networking is here to stay. To understand why, and how critical it is to the future of your business, please read my article that describes why social media is here to stay, and why it's time to jump in.
All Work And No Play Will Take Our Young Guns Away
We all want flexible working arrangements, the five-day work week, sabbaticals and other employee-friendly initiatives. But where does Singapore rank today on work-life balance, especially for the young workforce?

Sales - A test of character
I can honestly say I did not enjoy the early years of my sales career. I initially found it hard, relentless and sometimes really distressing. I was asked to do things I didn't always understand that significance of. I often felt overly scrutinised by the constant monitoring of activity and performance by my managers. I worked in tough markets in tough times and sometimes wondered if it was worth it. I felt under pressure and sometimes wished I didn't have to sell at all, however I came to realise that this tough introduction to selling was what I really needed to prepare me for the future. In the words of Robert Louis Stevenson "Everyone lives by selling something'.
Twitter-savvy job applicants only need apply
Companies are favouring new hires who have social networking skills.
Buzz Marketing
Buzz Marketing. Why does it work, but more importantly, how can I get it to work for me?
A Remedy to An Attitude of Entitlement
Younger workers often portray an attitude of entitlement. Should you organization feel fortunate to have you as an employee? Read about four ways to eliminate the attitude of entitlement in your organization.
Companies Develop Leaders? 10 Ways to Know
Is your company paying enough attention to internal leadership development? Here are 10 ways to determine if developing the next generation of company executives is a strategic objective.
Generations X & Y: Motivating and Engaging Young Employees
Practical tips for understanding and working with Gen X and Y workers.
Why Should I Have to Keep Them Entertained?
Why you have to nurture your relationships with the youngest workforce
Taking Risks on Both Sides of the Bridge Leads to a Goldmine of Possibilities
Great achievement requires risk
Management styles for Gen-X and Gen-Y
Managing today workforce is not an easy task. It takes different tools to get through to Gen X and Gen Y.

Improving Your Work "Environment": Is It Truly Easy Being "Green"?
The environment. Being "green". Climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon taxes. David Suzuki. Al Gore. All are at the forefront of almost every media outlet these days. In this article we discuss the "greening" of your HR practices and why it's important for the growth and bottom line of your business.

A Millennial Intervention
An intervention for Millennials leaving the "bubble" of college and entering the "boardroom" of career.

A Leadership Guide To Managing The Generations
One of the most common questions I am asked by managers is “how can I manage the ‘younger’ generation?” It seems every second workplace is having challenges between different generations …with differences in expectations of managers, work approach and style. Let me start by saying that what I am about to tell you will be discussing the generalities of generations. Before you leap in and yell “stereotypes” … listen up for a moment.

Generation Y and Social Media
Social media is taking corporate America by storm. Executives from large and small businesses alike must educate themselves and follow this trend or it is likely they will slowly become more and more obsolete. Being a technology-savvy and change-ready firm is a must in today's world.

What is Web 2.0 - A Simple Explanation
So everyone is talking about web 2.0, wikis, social networks, social bookmarking. but what is this Web 2.0. What is Web 2.0 in simple, practical business terms.

Does Office Etiquette Exist?
Does the treatment you receive from your co-workers affect your productivity? According to one Forbes article, 48% of poorly treated employees have at one time intentionally decreased their productivity due to ill treatment. Additionally, 12% confirmed that rude behavior caused them to quit their jobs. This unintended turnover can result in an estimated loss of $50,000 per worker. Who would have thought that office etiquette could be such a large factor in organizational productivity! Given the potential bottom line impact of office etiquette, what can organizations do to successfully manage interpersonal relations?

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Thirteen Proven Lead Generation Tools For Service Businesses From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Is your lead generation tool kit well stocked or almost empty? Or are your lead generation tools rusty and no longer work? What lead generation tools are you using? And are the tools you are using producing results? So many people over so many years have told me that they just cannot grow their service business. After listening to them complain, I ask what and how many lead generation tools they are using? They tell me that they advertised in the Yellow Pages and mailed some letters as their lead generation efforts. Wow, and they are complaining that they do not get enough leads. Reflecting on what have been successful tools for me in the past, your Strategic Thinking Business Coach identified thirteen (13) proven lead generation tools to apply to your service business. And here they are in no priority order.

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Mastering the "Inner Game" of Lead Generation
Is your business producing the way you would like? Studies show that real estate professionals who are proficient at lead generation flourish in any economy. This article shows how mastering the "Inner Game" of lead generation helps you overcome resistance and build confidence so that lead generation can become a consistent part of your everyday marketing.
Design a Lead Generation Scorecard
“Lead Generation refers to the creation or generation of prospective consumer interest or inquiry into a business’ products or services. Often lead generation is associated with marketing activities, such as cold-calling, targeted at generating new sales opportunities for a company’s sales force. Therefore a “lead” is correctly described as information regarding, or provided by, a consumer that may be interested in making a purchase. “Generation” is one of a myriad of activities that produces contact information and/or interest.” Typical Lead Generation Campaigns

Three Traffic Generation Mistakes that You Must Avoid
Traffic generation is an important part of any internet business. There are literally hundreds of people who are experts or claim to be experts in traffic generation so it is very difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. But of all the traffic generation tips and lessons out there, there are a few common things that you must never do to generate traffic to your website. Read on to find out more.

Third Generation Leadership and Accountability
The bottom line in any organisation is performance. And performance demands accountability. The issue as we move from First Generation Leadership or Second Generation Leadership approaches to a Third Generation Leadership approach is not one of being accountable versus being unaccountable. This article looks at how it is possible to maintain personal accountability in a Third Generation Leadership organisation
The Ultimate Alternative Energy
We have no energy shortage, suggests Mike Farrell with aspenIbiz. Read this short post to obtain some background about efforts underway in next generation nuclear power generation that could generate alternative wealth generation opportunities.

Feelings of Entitlement
It is difficult for most kids who are working in the family business to not have some feelings of entitlement. After all, the main reason most entrepreneurs’ start their own business is to provide for their families. Once that is secure, thoughts of creating a legacy and passing the business from generation to generation become a natural progression for most founders, even though statistics show that business failure is alarming in second and third generation leadership. In fact, The Family Business Institute reports that only 12% of family businesses survive the third generation. Feelings of entitlement are not necessarily a bad thing. It’s the attitude of the owner’s child that really matters.
How to Deal With Emotional Employees
- Published in 'Engaging the 80's generation' - CONCHIUS 1 June, 2010. Many managers in China are concerned with the 80’s generation lack of self-control, often describing them as “too emotional” and not treating each other with respect. One of the main reasons for this is that being from the single-child generation; the 80’s generation have little experience handling emotions and set-backs. Employees who become very emotional will often bring out emotional responses from their managers. Being a successful manager, you must be able to control these situations when they occur. There are 3 basic rules for handling difficult people in general: 1. Be assertive 2. Keep calm, and 3. Use non-confrontational feedback
The Battle for Talent is Heating Up, Are You Ready?
This is an interesting time in the history of business - workplace dynamics are in the midst of a huge shift. Baby Boomers in their 60’s are running into the challenges of managing the very different needs of those in the Y generation. In fact, so much focus has been placed on these two sizeable generations colliding in the marketplace, that the generation in between them, Generation X, has been largely forgotten.
Managing Generation Ys
Generation Y is largest generation behind Baby Boomers. Often referred to as Millennials or Generation Next, these workers are just now entering the marketplace and seem to be creating quite a stir in companies all over the world.

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